Weider 234 User manual

Part No. 191501 R1002A Printed in China © 2002 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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the centre of this manual)
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Model No. WEEMBE37220
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and a PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING are attached in the centre of
this manual. Remove the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART and PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING before begin-
ning assembly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WEIDER is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. 11
NOTES

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ATTACHING THE CURL POST
For some exercises, the Curl Post (38) must be
attached to the weight bench. Remove the 30mm
Square Inner Cap (22) and insert the Curl Post (38)
into the Front Leg (8). Slide the Short Adjustment
Knob (42) through the Front Leg and the Curl Post,
and turn it clockwise until it is tight. Make sure that
you fully tighten the Adjustment Knob.
Note: When the Curl Post (38) is not in use, store
it away from the weight bench. Insert the 30mm
Square Inner Cap (22) halfway into the top of the
Front Leg (8).
STORING THE WEIGHT BENCH
To store your weight bench, remove the Long
Adjustment Knob (31) from the bracket on the
Crossbar (3). Lift the Front Leg (8) as far as it will go.
Reinsert the Adjustment Knob into the lower set of
holes in the bracket on the Crossbar, and tighten the
knob into the welded nut on the bracket.The
Adjustment Knob will prevent the bench from unfold-
ing.
37
38
22
8
42
31
3
8
3
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions
before using the weight bench.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the weight bench. Use the weight
bench only as described in this manual.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the weight bench are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3. The weight bench is intended for home use
only. Do not use the weight bench in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Use the weight bench only on a level surface.
Cover the floor beneath the weight bench to
protect the floor.
5. Make sure that all parts are properly tight-
ened each time you use the weight bench.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the weight bench at all times.
7. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
8. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising.
9. The weight bench is designed to support a
maximum user weight of 136 kg (300 lbs.),
and a maximum total weight of 186 kg (410
lbs.). Do not place more than 50 kg (110 lbs.),
including a barbell and weights, on the
weight rests. Do not place more than 14 kg
(30 lbs.) on each fly arm. Do not place more
than 23 kg (50 lbs.) on the leg lever. Note:
The weight bench does not include a barbell
or weights.
10. Always make sure there is an equal amount
of weight on each side of your barbell when
you are using it. When adding or removing
weights, always keep some weight on both
ends of the barbell to prevent the barbell
from tipping.
11. When you are using the leg lever, place a
barbell with the same amount of weight on
the weight rests to balance the bench.
12. Do not use a barbell that is longer than 1.5 m
(5 ft.) with the weight bench.
13. When using the backrest in an inclined or
level position, make sure that the support
rod is inserted completely through the
uprights and turned to the locked position.
14. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time while
exercising, stop immediately and begin cool-
ing down.
15. The decals shown below have been placed
on the weight bench in the locations shown
on page 4. If a decal is missing or illegible,
call our Customer Service Department toll-
free at 08457 089 009 and order a free
replacement decal. Apply the replacement
decal to the location shown.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
Decal 1
Decal 2
Keep hands and
fingers clear of
this area.
WARNING
!

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Backrest
Weight Rests
Support Rod
Folding Bracket
Upright
Warning
Decal 2
Warning
Decal 1
Leg Lever
Weight Tube
Weight Tube
Curl Pad Fly Arm
Thank you for selecting the WEIDER®234 weight
bench. The versatile WEIDER®234 weight bench is
designed to be used with your own weight set (not
included) to develop every major muscle group of the
body. Whether your goal is a shapely figure, dramatic
muscle size and strength, or a healthier cardiovascular
system, the WEIDER®234 weight bench will help you
to achieve the specific results you want.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the weight bench. If you have questions,
please call our Customer Service Department at 08457
089 009. To help us assist you, please note the prod-
uct model number before calling. The model number is
WEEMBE37220. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the weight bench (see the front
cover of this manual.)
Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarise yourself with the parts that are
labelled.
Seat
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ASSEMBLED
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 114 cm (45 in.)
Width: 130 cm (51 in.)
Depth: 152 cm (60 in.)
ATTACHING WEIGHTS
To use the Leg Lever (4), slide the desired weights
onto the weight tube on the Leg Lever. Do not place
more than 23 kg (50 lbs.) on the Leg Lever.
To use the Fly Arms (25), make sure there is a
Weight Stop (28) on each weight tube. Next, slide the
desired amount of weight onto the weight tubes. Do
not place more than 14 kg (30 lbs.) on each Fly
Arm.
REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE FLY ARMS
Some exercises are easier to perform if the Fly Arms
(25) are removed from the weight bench. To remove
the Fly Arms, remove the Butterfly Knob (13) and the
M10 x 125mm Bolt (19) from each Fly Arm and
Upright (1). Place the Fly Arms in a safe place.
To re-attach the Fly Arms (25), align the holes in the
Fly Arms with the holes in the Uprights (1). Insert the
M10 x 125mm Bolts (19) through the Fly Arms and
the Uprights. Tighten the Butterfly Knobs (13) onto
the Bolts.
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
The Backrest (6) can be used in a declined position,
a level position, or three inclined positions. To use the
Backrest in a declined position, remove the Support
Rod (7) and lay the Backrest on the Crossbar (3).
To use the Backrest (6) in a level position or an
inclined position, insert the Support Rod (7) through a
set of holes in the Uprights (1). Rotate the Support
Rod to the locked position, so the locking pin is
wrapped around the Upright. Rest the Backrest on
the Support Rod.
1
1
7
4
28
19
13
25
3
Weight
Tube
Weight
6
Locking
Pin
25
1
Weight
Tube
Weight
9
WARNING: When using the
Leg Lever (4), place a barbell with the same
amount of weight on the weight rests to
balance the bench.
ADJUSTMENTS
The weight bench is designed to be used with your own weight set (not included). The steps below explain how
the weight bench can be adjusted. Refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for several
exercises.
Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the weight bench is used. Replace any worn parts immediately.
The weight bench can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use solvents.

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11. Tap a 30mm Square Inner Cap (22) into each end
of a Fly Arm (25). Press a 25mm Round Inner
Cap (24) into the end of the weight tube. Slide a
Weight Stop (28) onto the weight tube.
Assemble the other Fly Arm (not shown) in
the same manner.
12. Tap a Fly Arm Stop (15) onto the welded tube on
each Upright (1).
Press two Plastic Bushings (14) into the indicated
holes in one of the Uprights (1). Attach a Fly Arm
(25) to the Upright using an M10 x 125mm Bolt
(19) and a Butterfly Knob (13). Make sure the Fly
Arm is on the outside of the Fly Arm Stop (15).
Do not overtighten the Butterfly Knob; the Fly
Arm must be able to pivot easily.
Attach the other Fly Arm (not shown) to the
other Upright (1) in the same manner.
13. Press a 19mm Round Inner Cap (9) into the end
of a Short Pad Tube (12). Insert the Short Pad
Tube into the indicated hole in a Fly Arm (25) as
shown.
Slide a Short Foam Pad (27) onto the Short Pad
Tube (12) as far as it will go; the Foam Pad will
hold the Pad Tube in place.
Repeat this step for the other Fly Arm (not
shown).
14. Attach the Curl Pad (37) to the Curl Post (38) with
two M6 x 16mm Screws (29).
15. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened
before you use the weight bench. The use of
all remaining parts will be explained in
ADJUSTMENTS starting on the next page.
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28
24
22 Weight
Tube
22
25
13
14
25
14
15
19
1
12
13
14
27
37
38
29
9
12
25
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
•Assembly requires two people.
• For help identifying small parts, refer to the
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART.
•Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
•As you assemble the weight bench, make sure all
parts are oriented as shown in the drawings.
•Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until assembly is completed.
The following tools (not included) are required
for assembly:
• Two adjustable spanners
• One rubber mallet
• One standard screwdriver
• One Phillips screwdriver
• Lubricant, such as grease or petroleum jelly,
and soapy water.
Assembly will be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end span-
ners, or a set of ratchet spanners.
Make Things Easier for Yourself
This manual is designed to ensure that the
weight bench can be assembled successfully
by anyone. Most people find that by setting
aside plenty of time, assembly will go smoothly.
ASSEMBLY
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1.
Tap two 38mm Square Inner Caps (21) into each
Upright (1).
Attach the Crossbar (3) to the two Uprights (1) with
four M8 x 55mm Bolts (18), four M8 Washers (16),
and four M8 Nylon Locknuts (17). Do not tighten
the Locknuts yet.
2. Tap three 30mm Square Inner Caps (22) into the
Front Leg (8) and the Stabiliser (39).
Attach the Front Leg (8) to the Stabiliser (39) with
two M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolts (41) and two M8
Nylon Locknuts (17). Note: The indents around
the holes on one side of the Stabiliser must be
on the bottom. Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
2
1
21
17
17
41
Indents
39
22
8
22
22
3
17
16
16
18
16
17
1
21
21
1
Before assembling the weight bench, make
sure that you have read and understand the
information in the box above.

3. Attach the Front Leg (8) to the Frame (2) with two
M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolts (41), two M8 Washers
(16), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (17). Do not
tighten the Locknuts yet.
4. Lubricate an M10 x 55mm Bolt (40). Attach the
Frame (2) to the upper set of holes in the bracket on
the Crossbar (3) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon
Locknut (33). Do not overtighten the Locknut;
the Frame must be able to pivot easily.
Tighten the Long Adjustment Knob (31) into the
Crossbar (3) and the Frame (2).
5. Tap a 30mm Square Inner Cap (22) into each end
of the Leg Lever (4).
Tap a 25mm Round Inner Cap (24) into the indi-
cated end of the weight tube on the Leg Lever
(4). Tap the 25mm Round Angled Cap (20) onto
the other end of the weight tube.
6. Lubricate the M10 x 60mm Bolt (32) with grease.
Attach the Leg Lever (4) to the bracket on the
Front Leg (8) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon
Locknut (33). Note: Do not overtighten the
Locknut; the Leg Lever must be able to pivot
easily.
3
17
2
41
16
16
40 3
2
8
33
31
4
22
24
Weight Tube
4
20
22
5
33
4
6Lubricate
32
8
6
7. Tap two 19mm Round Inner Caps (9) into each
Long Pad Tube (10). Insert the Long Pad Tubes
into the holes in the Leg Lever (4). Slide two Long
Foam Pads (23) onto each Long Pad Tube.
8. Tap two 25mm Square Inner Caps (35) into each
of the two Backrest Tubes (5).
Attach each Backrest Tube (5) to the Backrest (6)
with two M6 x 38mm Screws (30) and two M6
Washers (26). Do not tighten the Screws yet.
9. Tap a 19mm Round Inner Cap (9) into each end
of the Support Rod (7). Insert the Support Rod
through a set of holes in the Uprights (1). Make
sure that the locking pin is on the side shown.
Rotate the Support Rod to the locked position,
with the locking pin wrapped around the Upright.
Lubricate the M10 x 135mm Bolt (36) with
grease. Attach the Backrest Tubes (5) to the
welded tube on the Frame (2) with the Bolt, two
M10 Washers (34), and an M10 Nylon Locknut
(33). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the
Backrest Tubes must be able to pivot easily.
Tighten the M6 x 38mm Screws (30) used in
step 8 and the M8 Nylon Locknuts (17) used in
steps 1–3.
10. Attach the Seat (11) to the brackets on the Frame
(2) with four M6 x 16mm Screws (29).
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10
10
9
4
23
23
7
7
8
5
30
26
26
30
6
35
35
9
9
9
34
5
36
7
1
2
Welded Tube
1
Locking
Pin
33
34
10
11
29
2

This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below
each part refers to the key number of the part from the PART LIST in the centre of this manual. Important:
Some parts may have been pre-assembled for shipping purposes. If you cannot find a part in the parts
bags, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
M8 Nylon Locknut (17)
M6 x 16mm Screw (29) M10 Nylon Locknut (33)
M10 x 60mm Bolt (32)
M6 x 38mm Screw (30)
M8 Washer (16)
M10 Washer (34)
M6 Washer (26)
M10 x 135 mm Bolt (36)
M8 x 55mm Bolt (18)
M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolt (41)
M10 x 55mm Bolt (40)
M10 x 125mm Bolt (19)
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
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REMOVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING
SAVE THIS PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
PART LIST/EXPLODED DRAWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description
1 2 Upright
2 1 Frame
3 1 Crossbar
4 1 Leg Lever
5 2 Backrest Tube
6 1 Backrest
7 1 Support Rod
8 1 Front Leg
9 8 19mm Round Inner Cap
10 2 Long Pad Tube
11 1 Seat
12 2 Short Pad Tube
13 2 Butterfly Knob
14 4 Plastic Bushing
15 2 Fly Arm Stop
16 6 M8 Washer
17 8 M8 Nylon Locknut
18 4 M8 x 55mm Bolt
19 2 M10 x 125mm Bolt
20 1 25mm Round Angled Cap
21 4 38mm Square Inner Cap
22 9 30mm Square Inner Cap
23 4 Long Foam Pad
24 3 25mm Round Inner Cap
25 2 Fly Arm
26 4 M6 Washer
27 2 Short Foam Pad
28 2 Weight Stop
29 6 M6 x 16mm Screw
30 4 M6 x 38mm Screw
31 1 Long Adjustment Knob
32 1 M10 x 60mm Bolt
33 3 M10 Nylon Locknut
34 2 M10 Washer
35 4 25mm Square Inner Cap
36 1 M10 x 135mm Bolt
37 1 Curl Pad
38 1 Curl Post
39 1 Stabiliser
40 1 M10 x 55mm Bolt
41 4 M8 x 40mm Carriage Bolt
42 1 Short Adjustment Knob
# 1 User’s Manual
# 1 Exercise Guide
“#” Indicates a non-illustrated part. Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover for
information on ordering replacement parts.
PART LIST—Model No. WEEMBE37220 R1002A
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26
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34
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41
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17
39
17
41
17
16
16
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29
38
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21
25
40
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16
16
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24
28
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27
18
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28
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. WEEMBE37220 R1002A